World Cup 2023 - Watch: Virat Kohli Bowls To Complete Injured Hardik Pandya's Over vs Bangladesh. In 3 Balls Concedes...

19.10.2023 - 10:09 sports.ndtv.com

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya limped off the field during the World Cup match against Bangladesh at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday.

The incident happened on the 9th over after Bangladesh opted to bat first. Hardik seemed to have twisted his ankle as he tried to stop a shot from Litton Das with his right leg but ended up slipping in the process.

He landed awkwardly on his left leg and the physio had to rush to the field. With Hardik in visible pain, India captain Rohit Sharma decided to take him off the attack.

However, in a rare sight, Rohit summoned Virat Kohli to bowl the remaining delivery. The former India captain bowled three deliveries, conceding two runs.

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